went after some trout last night. brought along a light weight spinning pole w/8 lb test in case we were getting smaller fish. i thought an 18" & a 20" trout really ripped off drag until a 27" red connected. that sucker proceeded to almost spool me a few times. only by sheer luck did this fish get landed. somehow missing pileons, oyster shell and pipes until i grabbed him by the lip. super fun. all fish fell for gulps.
one warning, an undersize flounder spit glass minnas all over the place which my dog thought were very tasty. he ate all the partially decomposed minnas so dont let him lick you.